Calendar
MAY
May 15 – Bike to Work Day.
May 15 – Teen Painting, George Mason Regional Library, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Have an afternoon of stress-free painting. All skill levels welcome. Register required. Ages 12-18.
May 16 – FCPS Family Resource Center webinar: “Summertime and an Idle Mind: Keeping Children Drug-Free While Home This Summer, 10-11:30 a.m. Register here.
May 16 – Red Cross Blood Drive, George Mason Regional Library, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sign up here.
May 16 – “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” performed by students from Pinecrest School, Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW, Washington, D.C., 1:30 p.m. Free.
May 17 – Saville Cancer Screening and Health Fair, 8081 Innovation Park Drive, Fairfax, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Moon bounce and other kids’ activities, healthy cooking demonstrations, interactive exhibits, giveaways, food trucks. Hosted by the Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center. Free.
May 17 – New Gardener Orientation and Planting Party, hosted by Hands On Harvests, Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale. At 9:30 a.m., learn about the garden and how you can help grow food for the community. At 10 a.m.- noon, plant tomatoes, peppers, and other warm-weather crops. No experience needed; tools and gloves provided. RSVP: [email protected].
May 17 – Techstravaganza, an annual STEM activity fair for students of all ages, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
May 17-18 – KORUS Festival, K Market parking lot, RESCHEDULED to Oct. 4-5.
May 17 – Pianist Francesca Hurst performance, First Presbyterian Church of Annandale, 7610 Newcastle Drive, Annandale, 3 p.m. Free.
May 17 – Sopranessence Spring Benefit Concert – “Home, Hope & Harmony” – in support of Homestretch, United Baptist Church, 7100 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 3 p.m.
May 17 – Wood’s Good Vibrations, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 4-5 p.m. Ages 12-adult. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
May 18 – Braddock Bark Dog Festival, Lake Accotink Park, McLaren Sargent Pavilion, 5650 Heming Ave., Springfield, 1-4 p.m. Hosted by Braddock Supervisor James Walkinshaw.
May 18 – Plant Swap, George Mason Regional Library, 3-4 p.m. Bring your cuttings, seeds, seedlings, and transplants.
May 18 – Let’s Go for Baroque! a concert featuring works by J. S. Bach, Dietrich Buxtehude, and Georg Böhm performed by William Porter on a newly restored organ, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 6800 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 4 p.m.
May 18 – Spellbinders: Tales of Tails, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 4:15-5 p.m. All ages. Free. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 19 – Juneteenth Celebration, Little Turnpike at Lake Drive, hosted by Little River United Church of Christ, 10 a.m. Meet at the church parking lot and join the walk to the gravesite of enslaved people who were buried on the Gooding Plantation, then demonstrate with signs on Little River Turnpike.
May 19 – The Railroad in Annandale, George Mason Regional Library, 7-8 p.m. Presented by Michael McDonnell, former manager of Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Register if you’d like a reminder.
May 20 – Spring Social hosted by Board of Supervisors Chair Jeffrey McKay, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, 5-7 p.m.
May 20 – Building Permits 101: Overview of What Projects Require a Permit, How to Apply, and Tips for Hiring a Licensed Contractor, Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Fairfax County Land Development Services.
May 21 – Coffee with a Cop, Beanetics on Columbia Pike, Annandale, 10 a.m. Chat with officers from the Mason Police Station.
May 22 – Open House at all Park Authority Rec Centers, 4:30-7:30 p.m. 15 percent discount on membership. Free use of facilities, building tours, exercise classes, giveaways, games, crafts, and popcorn.
May 22 – Animal Fiesta, Annandale Chick-fil-A parking lot, 7130 Little River Turnpike, 5-7 p.m. Celebrate the end of the school year with alpacas and baby goats.
May 22 – Planning Commission Workshop on the SSPA nominations for Mason District, 7:30 p.m.
May 24 – Terrific Turtles, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 10-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m. Ages 2-4. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
May 24 – Asian Heritage Festival, Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 1-4 p.m.
May 25 – I Like Coffee, I Like Tea, Historic House at Green Spring Gardens, 1-3 p.m. $42 includes a full British tea; $18 for the lecture only. For reservations, call 703-941-7987.
May 25 – Asiantique night markets, featuring Thai food and entertainment, Elmer Timberman Masonic Lodge, 6911 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 5-9 p.m.
May 27 – Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Lecture, West Springfield Police District Station, 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield, 6:30 p.m. Registration required: to register, contact MPO Tony Capizzi at 703-277-2363 or [email protected].
May 28 – Building Permits 101: Overview of What Projects Require a Permit, How to Apply, and Tips for Hiring a Licensed Contractor, Providence Community Center, 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Hosted by Fairfax County Land Development Services.
May 28 – Community meeting on the FCPS district-wide school boundary study, Annandale High School, 7-8:30 p.m.
May 29 – Small Business Forum, hosted by the Fairfax County Small Business Commission, Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Register here.
May 31 – Signs of Wildlife, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1-2 p.m. Ages 4-adult. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
JUNE
June 1 – Odeon Music Series: Trio Reconteur, St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 3241 Brush Drive, Falls Church, 4 p.m.
June 2 – VDOT public hearing on the Braddock Road Multimodal Improvements Project, Lake Braddock Secondary School, 9200 Burke Lake Road, 6:30 p.m.
June 5 – Crossroads+Corners Coalition (C3), virtual, 7 p.m. Discussion on Fairfax County’s updates to the urban design guidelines for Bailey’s Crossroads and Seven Corners and the proposed site-specific plan amendments for that area. Access the meeting here. Meeting ID: 816 3587 2340; passcode: 646159.
June 6 – Community meeting on the FCPS district-wide school boundary study, Glasgow Middle School, 6:30-8 p.m.
June 7 – Save the Bay Cleanup, Americana Drive, Annandale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hosted by the Friends of Accotink Creek and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
June 7 – Forest Bathing Walk in the Gardens, Green Spring Gardens, 10 a.m. Adults. $35. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-642-5173.
June 7 – Food Drive, Harris Teeter, Barcroft Plaza, 6351 Columbia Pike, 10 a.m.
June 7 – Rare Plants at Green Spring Gardens, 10:15 a.m. Adults. $19. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-642-5173.
June 7 – Tales of Tails, Saturday, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1 p.m. Ages 4 and up. Free. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 7 – Goodnight Walk – Frogs, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 7 p.m. Ages 3 and up. $8. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 8 Totally Turtles, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1 p.m., Ages 3 and up. $9. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 11 – Coffee with a Cop, Dunkin’ on Columbia Pike, Annandale, 10 a.m. Chat with officers from the Mason Police Station.
June 14 – Bird Walk with a Naturalist, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 11 a.m. Ages 6 and up. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 14 – Bubble Science, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1 p.m. Ages 5 and up. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 15 – NVA Thai Street Food Market, Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Food, crafts, entertainment. Free.
June 15 – Animal Dads, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 11-11:45 a.m. and 1-1:45 a.m. Ages 2-6. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 21 – Ladybugs – Fierce or Friendly, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1 p.m. Ages 3 and up. $8. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 21 – Summer Solstice Campfire, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 8 p.m. Ages 6 and up. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 21 – Neighborhood Yard Sale, Sleepy Hollow Manor, Seven Corners, 8 a.m.-noon. Rain date: June 28.
June 22 – Digging Actual Dinosaurs for Adults, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 11:30 a.m. Ages 12-adult, $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 22 – Water Critters, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1-2 p.m. Ages 4-8. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 23 – Annandale High School Golf Tournament, Chantilly National Golf & Country Club, 8:30 a.m. Hosted by the Atoms Booster Club to support AHS athletics.
June 28 – Drawing Seashells, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 16-adult, $20. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-222-4664.
June 25 – Breakfast with a Cop, Barnside Diner, 6306 Little River Turnpike, Lincolnia, 10-11 a.m. Chat with officers from the Mason Police District.
June 29 – Asiantique night markets, featuring Thai food and entertainment, Elmer Timberman Masonic Lodge, 6911 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 5-9 p.m.
JULY
July 9 – Coffee with a Cop, Target, 6100 Arlington Blvd., Seven Corners, 12 p.m. Chat with officers from the Mason Police District.
July 20 – Thai Street Market, Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
